
Duration: 1 Year
1st Semester : Foundation Course
Unit 1 : Controlling Camera :
Digital technology advantages & limitations – Taking advantage of different sensors – What in history? – On camera modes – Controlling camera for the ideal light & the right moment, managing Aperture, Shutterspeed & ISO – Camera Lenses & their characteristics
Unit 2 : Developing Vision :
Photography : A philosophy – Art of ‘Seeing’ & Presenting – Basic Composition rules – Getting the ideal light & right moment – Various photography genre
Unit 3 : Post-Processing :
Setting up the computer for Photography – Software – Calibration – File types & archival techniques – Photoshop basics to correct light, contrast, colours, size & sharpness – Ethics of Post-processing
2nd Semester : Advance Course
Unit 1 : Controlling Camera
Setting up camera to suit your need & creativity / originality – Advance camera controls for spontaneous reaction – Choosing the right Lens – Shooting in RAW – Using additional light & set-up
Unit 2 : Pre-visualisation & Visualisation
Advance Composition rules & ‘seeing’ beyond the rules – Art of visualisation & execution of concept – Colour theory – Colour vs Monochrome – Monochrome conversion – Pushing creativity / originality – Developing style & breaking free
Unit 3 : On the Computer :
Advance post-processing techniques for professional touch – RAW conversion – Working on Layers – Working for practical photo applications & design
Eligibility
- 18+ years
- Students are expected to have / borrow computer & dSLR camera for weekly classroom practice and homework. They should have internet access for regular uploads / info / queries / solutions / discussion etc.
Exam & Evalution Tests
- Regular weekly uploads on flickr
- 3 Assignments on given Theme
- Post-processing Test
Fees
- Course fee: 35,000/-
- 2 day field trip: 5,000/-
- 2 short half day field trip in Surat: 2,000/-
- Final Exhibition: 3,000/-
Fees for Auro University Students/ Alumni
- Course fee: 15,000/-
- 2 day field trip: 5,000/-
- 2 short half day field trip in Surat: 2,000/-
- Final Exhibition: 3,000/-